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PayPal Is Upping The Ante In Mobile Payments
Not too long ago, PayPal moved in a new direction and got a new guy to head the company. David Marcus has gotten some good feedback, thanks to the things he has been doing for the company, and recently, we heard about a new acquisition which does have some implications... Read more
Google+ Sign In Links Your Apps to Your Desktop
Google has just announced that it is adding a new feature to the Google+ platform.  Google made the announcement on the Google+ Developers Blog, which is Google’s official source of information about the Google+ platform. Application sign-in will allow users to sign in to your app with Google.  Whether developing... Read more
IBM MobileFirst Launched for Enterprise Customers
Businesses have found a new solution to using mobile devices for enhancing their operations: the IBM MobileFirst platform. IBM has launched the platform for enterprise customers that encompass a number of features which cover the scope of using mobile devices in businesses. It enables companies to control and manage the... Read more
Great Apps for Business Travelers
If you are a frequent business traveler, you probably have an entire traveling routine that helps you to manage all the details of your trip.  You may even use your mobile device to help make traveling easier. Mobile apps have increasingly become a greater part of how people interact both... Read more
Google’s Ingenious Mobile Ad Campaign
Selling ads for mobile devices is a major problem for Google, Facebook, and Yahoo. The users log in through their smartphones one minute, and the next minute they are on their PCs or Tablets. There are many complexities in running a mobile ad campaign; it is difficult to track down... Read more
First Grader Invents Mobile Game App
Who is Zora Ball?  While you may not recognize the first grader’s name now, chances are you will be hearing it again, as she is currently the youngest person to have created a mobile game app.  While computer programming is perhaps not a typical school activity for an average 7... Read more
DeleteMeMobile App – Hide Personal Information
Many people are concerned about internet privacy.  Reducing the vast amounts of information about you on the internet can be a daunting task, and most people wouldn’t even know where to start.  Now, perhaps ironically, there’s an app for that.  It’s called DeleteMeMobile, and it recently launched for iOS devices... Read more
Why Small Businesses Must Stay Mobile
Owning a business is ideal for so many Americans. Working the hours you choose and being your own boss sounds great, right? But in today’s economy, so many small businesses struggle to compete with superstores and large corporations. The amount of work and organization it takes to run a company... Read more
Where Mobile is Going in 2013
Whether you are a developer wondering where the trends are headed or a customer waiting to upgrade your smartphone to see what is the latest in design, it pays to know the trends for mobile this year.  Here is what the experts are predicting for 2013 with mobile. More and... Read more
The Best iOS Travel Apps 2013
It only takes a few effective apps to turn a terrible holiday the other way. There are thousands of travel apps out there today, and it can be difficult finding the worthy few. Everyone’s heard about apps such as Urbanspoon or FlightTrack, but a new year means a new list... Read more
Best Android Apps of 2012
The booming Android app market shows no sign of slowing down in 2013, but what really were the best apps in 2012? There has of course been plenty of great ones, but out of the hundreds of thousands of apps that flooded through to handsets it is undoubtedly subjective as... Read more
Best for Businesses: Google Apps or Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office has been the popular long-standing choice for businesses that want an all-in-one software product.  However, Google Apps may be gaining ground on the company’s main audience. Microsoft has often focused on the business consumer rather than the individual.  Their Office package is seen in many companies as the... Read more
The Best Apps for Your New Year’s Resolutions
If you are one of the many people who make resolutions each January 1st, you might be happy to know that there are numerous apps to help you keep them. Here is a look at some great apps that work with the most popular New Year’s resolutions. Finances If your... Read more
Mobile App Marketing Prices Increasing
Acquiring a new customer for a mobile application is not cheap and in the month of October that cost rose by nearly 30 percent. According to a study by Boston-based firm Fisku, the cost of obtaining a new “loyal” customer rose from $1.06 to $1.38. As the ultra competitive holiday... Read more
What’s not to love about having a smartphone?  It can do almost anything a computer can do and still provides old-fashioned communication with friends and family.  Unfortunately, the cost of a smartphone is much higher than other cell phones.  More and more people are accepting the cost as they choose... Read more
Disney Mobile Gears Up For Christmas With New Games
The holidays are always fun because game companies seem to like spreading some cheer around. Earlier this week, I had a blast looking at Halfbrick’s games for iOS devices as the studio decided to have a zero dollar holiday treat. I am sure that some other development studios will be... Read more
Best Photo Apps for Your Holiday Pictures
Millions of cameras will be capturing special moments through this holiday season.  Thanks to technology, you aren’t stuck with the image exactly the way you captured it.  You can make edits, add or take away certain elements, and create something infinitely more from your humble photo.  Here are some great... Read more
The Best Apps for Windows Phones
Microsoft was a late arrival to the smart phone game. Therefore, they are behind on applications to use on their phone, too, but that is quickly changing as they add new apps and encourage developers to develop more. Here is a look at some of the best apps that are... Read more